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Un Instant en Provence
Bakery/Pastry Shop

Un Instant en Provence

Saint-Henri
4.8$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 7 amValentine's Day: hours might differ
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Un Instant en Provence Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CaféPastriesTeaDesserts & Sweets

Originating from the village of Saint-Maximin in the heart of Provence, Nans fell in love with pastry from a young age.

After studying pastry at the foot of the hills of Provence, Nans worked for 12 years in prestigious establishments on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Having arrived in Saint-Henri several years ago, Nans gained various experiences in Montreal's finest pastry shops. The taste for entrepreneurship and the desire to introduce Provençal pastry to his Quebec friends led him to launch his own business to give them a taste of Provence.

As a pastry chef, but also an ice cream maker, chocolatier, and confectioner, Alexis is a jack-of-all-trades who puts his full range of skills at the service of taste.

With over 10 years of experience in prestigious French establishments in the south of France, Alexis set out to discover Quebec and the Saint-Henri neighborhood in Montreal. Leading a team of about ten people within a large Quebec pastry group, Alexis used all his talents to introduce new flavors.

Enticed by entrepreneurship, he joined Nans at "Un Instant en Provence" to introduce French pastry to as many people as possible.

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Reviews for Un Instant en Provence

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Review Summary

Un Instant en Provence is described in reviews as a cozy, Provençal inspired bakery cafe with a welcoming vibe and attentive service. Pastries and breads are consistently praised for freshness and flavor, with croissants, pains au chocolat, tarte tropézienne, choux pastries, and lavender themed treats earning frequent accolades, and the overall quality often seen as worth the price. Coffee and tea are well liked, though a few diners report drinks arriving lukewarm or cold, and a handful note an undercooked brioche in a winter setting. The atmosphere and decor are repeatedly highlighted as beautiful and inviting, ideal for a coffee, a bite, or a relaxed visit with friends. Most reviews commend the friendly staff and the sense of a genuine French bakery, while some suggestions focus on consistency and value, but the consensus is that Un Instant en Provence offers a memorable Provençal touch in a neighborhood bakery with strong pastries and solid coffee.
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5.0

Une ambiance très agréable avec des serveurs tout aussi agréable. Les pâtisseries sont succulentes & pas trop sucré. Les prix sont abordable pour qualité très haute. 😊

Jul 6, 2024
on Google
5.0

Tout est parfait dans ce petit coin de Provence ! Des pâtisseries, aux services en passant par la déco rien n'est laisser au hasard.

Jul 6, 2024
on Google

Enorme coup de coeur, 5 etoiles pour tout! Les croissants & chocolatines sont délicieux, généreux & aussi beaux que bons. Le café filtre est excellent aussi (bien corsé). La formule baguette petit déjeuner, c'est frais, croustillant, excellent choix de confiture, un sans faute. Le service est souriant, sympathique, ca fait du bien de se sentir accueilli. & que dire du decor, un baume sur le coeur, pas juste pour les expat nostalgiques de la Provence :), c'est propre & lumineux. Bref, une boulangerie/patisserie/café où l'on s'y sent bien, c'est délicieux & les prix sont raisonnables. Je conseille sans hésiter & on reviendra c'est certain. Merci 🫶🏻

Jun 22, 2024
on Google
5.0

Une des meilleures boulangeries pâtisseries que j'ai testé à Montréal. Grand choix. En tant que française je valide à 100%

May 27, 2024
on Google